Cost of Attendance
At Santa Clara University, we know that cost often affects college choice. That is why we want you to know the total cost of your education at Santa Clara University and understand all your financial aid options for bringing this great opportunity within reach.
The Financial Aid Office establishes cost of attendance (budgets) that are used to determine financial aid eligibility as well as to provide students and their families with a reasonable estimate of the cost of attendance at Santa Clara University. These budgets include allowances for tuition, room, board, books, supplies and other expenses. The cost of attendance provides a more accurate and comprehensive picture of what it will cost to attend Santa Clara University.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2011-12
| On Campus | Off Campus | w/ parent | |
| Tuition | 39,048 | 39,048 | 39,048 |
| Room & Board | 11,997 | 10,863 | 4,347 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,656 | 1,656 | 1,656 |
| Transportation | 819 | 1,206 | 1,071 |
| Personal Expenses | 2,277 | 2,853 | 3,114 |
| Loan Fees | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Total | 55,830 | 55,659 | 49,269 |
Graduate Cost of Attendance for 2011-12
| Business | Engineering | ECPPM | |
| Tuition | 22,950 | 18,480 | 12,852 |
| Room & Board | 10,863 | 10,863 | 10,863 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,656 | 1,656 | 1,656 |
| Transportation | 1,206 | 1,206 | 1,206 |
| Personal Expenses | 2,853 | 2,853 | 2,853 |
| Loan Fees | 447 | 447 | 447 |
| Total | 39,975 | 35,505 | 29,887 |
